Alex Rando
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Rando | ||
| Date of birth | April 15, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | New York, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Las Vegas Lights | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2019 | New York City FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Stanford Cardinal | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Virginia Cavaliers | 10 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Las Vegas Lights | 27 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 8, 2021 | |||
Alexander Rando (born April 15, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship.
Playing career[]
Youth[]
Rando played as part of the New York City FC academy[1] until 2019,[2] where he was a two-time U-19 U.S Development Academy National Champion.[3]
College[]
In 2019, Rando attended Stanford University to play college soccer,[4] but never appeared for team after returning home before the start of the season.[5] For 2020, Rando transferred to the University of Virginia, where he made 10 appearances during a season affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Prior to joining Virginia, Rando spent two-and-a-half weeks with League of Ireland side Dundalk.[5]
Professional[]
On May 22, 2021, it was announced Rando was on the roster for USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights and he immediately made his debut against Phoenix Rising, starting in a 5–1 loss.[6][7]
Personal[]
Rando has dual citizenship, holding an Irish passport through his mother.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Academy Roster | New York City FC".
- ^ "NYCFC". nyfc.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ a b "Alex Rando". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. July 20, 2020.
- ^ "Cardinal's Class Announced". Stanford University Athletics.
- ^ a b c "Rando Ready to Anchor UVA Defense". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. February 23, 2021.
- ^ Rodriguez, Alicia (May 23, 2021). "Another tough loss for Las Vegas Lights, this time 5-1 vs. Phoenix Rising". Angels on Parade.
- ^ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - May 22, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
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